Malaysia’s road transport department, JPJ, has temporarily suspended vehicle type approval for the Chery Omoda 5, stopping new registrations while it investigates a reported rear-axle failure. Images circulating online reportedly showed an Omoda 5 with its rear axle detached in Johor Bahru the previous week; the circumstances are still under investigation.
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Malaysia Halts New Chery Omoda 5 Registrations During Axle Safety Probe
JPJ has temporarily suspended the model’s vehicle type approval and instructed Chery Malaysia to identify potentially affected cars as investigators examine a reported rear-axle failure.
Source: Paul Tan's Automotive News2026-10-111 min read
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